CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN | Caribbean Fried Chicken | Comfort Food

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Season the chicken with wet and dry seasonings, using a green seasoning and a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Rub the seasoning into the chicken using your hands, ensuring it is well coated.

Marinate the chicken for a couple of hours or overnight.

Prepare the seasoned flour by mixing flour with the same dry ingredients: onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and parsley.

Whisk together 2 eggs and add milk to create an egg and milk mixture.

Dip the chicken into the seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour.

Dip the chicken into the egg and milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dip back into the seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour again.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 20 minutes for chicken legs, flipping halfway through.

Remove the chicken using a fork to drain excess oil, and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.

Cooking Techniques

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